SF 330 Request for Large A&E Services, Ellsworth AFB, SD
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) qualifications (SF 330) for Large A&E Services at Ellsworth AFB, SD. This is a Presolicitation for UNRESTRICTED FULL AND OPEN competition to establish up to four Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for a wide range of design, study, and inspection services. SF 330 submissions are due by May 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM MDT.
Opportunity Details
This notice is for the submission of Architect-Engineer Qualification Packages (SF 330) only and is not a Request for Proposal. The requirement is for A-E services for design of construction projects, general and environmental studies, supporting services, and Title I and Title II inspection services at Ellsworth AFB, SD. Procurement will follow the Brooks Act (FAR Subpart 36.6), selecting firms based on demonstrated competence and qualifications. This procurement is UNRESTRICTED FULL AND OPEN for firms classified under NAICS Code 541330.
Scope of Services
Professional services will include Title I (Design) for programming, comprehensive planning, area development, and design of new facilities or renovation/repair of existing residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. This encompasses road/bridges, infrastructure, utilities, corrosion control, and environmental restoration. Design services may involve conceptual sketches, final construction drawings (AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp), specifications (UFGS), economic analysis, cost estimates, and engineering calculations. Projects will require various disciplines including architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, structural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and other engineering fields. Title II services will cover supervision and inspection of construction projects. The selected A-E firms must become familiar with Ellsworth AFB's facility design, anti-terrorism, and CAD Standards. Projects may have very short performance timelines for mission-critical needs.
Contract & Timeline
Up to four open-end A-E contracts may be awarded, consisting of a ten-year duration (a five-year base ordering period followed by five one-year options). The total fees for each contract shall not exceed $5,000,000, with a guaranteed minimum of $500. Awards are anticipated for up to two firms with primary Architectural discipline and up to two firms with primary Civil Engineering discipline. Contract award is anticipated in August 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Firms will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications. The evaluation factors include:
- Specialized experience and technical competence (Sections E and F of SF 330).
- Professional qualifications (Sections E and F of SF 330).
- Past performance with respect to execution of DoD and other contracts (CPARS is sufficient; PPQs not currently requested).
- Professional capacity for timely accomplishment of the work.
- Volume of work previously awarded by this office and DoD.
- Design experience in past projects similar to Ellsworth AFB's climate and environment. Factors